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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
Historia de un amor is a Tango written by Carlos Almarán and composed by Carlos Almarán.
The song “Historia de un amor” tells a poignant story of loss and unending love. The lyrics express a deep, agonizing pain led by the absence of a loved one, emphasizing the loneliness and darkness brought on by this loss. The speaker reflects on love as both a divine gift and a source of suffering, indicating that his profound connection, once a source of immense joy and purpose, now brings him immense pain in its absence.
“Historia de un amor” is heavily marked by its symbolic use of darkness and light, heart as a symbol for love, and religion as a metaphor for devotion. One of the key lines, “en tus besos yo encontraba el calor que me brindaba”, uses warmth as a metaphor for love, contrasting the coldness of loneliness. Another striking line, “¡Ay, qué vida tan oscura, corazón, sin tu amor no viviré!”, uses darkness to symbolize life without love, portraying it as something not worth living.
Released in 1956, “Historia de un amor” was birthed in a period rich with romantic ballads in Argentina. This era was characterized by passionate expressions of love and sorrow in music, reflecting broader societal sentiments about romance and loss. The song aligns with the tradition of dramatic tango music, which not only serves as a dance genre but also a means of storytelling that conveys deep emotional truths about human relationships and personal tragedies.
Carlos Almarán was a prominent composer and author in the tango genre, known for his ability to encapsulate complex emotions in his music.